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BENEFIT FOR HAITI
FRIDAY, MARCH 19 at 7:30pm

With thousands dead and millions displaced, the earthquake that rocked the impoverished island of Haiti is one of the worst natural disasters in the Western Hemisphere in decades. And while immediate response to the crisis was great, millions remain homeless and hungry and long-term support is needed to both alleviate current humanitarian needs and help Haiti rebuild. Time is of the essence in one of the world's poorest countries as the rainy season is fast approaching and with it more devastation and illness.

All Saints' Beverly Hills is responding to this incredible need by mounting its first Haitian Response Event: HOLLYWOOD SOLOISTS FOR HAITI: From Studio to Stage - Cinematic Musicians Come Out to Play on Friday, March 19th at 7:30pm with proceeds benefiting Episcopal Relief and Development (ER-D).

The spirit-led event will feature "Hollywood Soloists" - an ensemble comprised of some of the industry's top studio musicians led by Tom Boyd, solo oboist on more than 1300 soundtracks, and solo oboe for the upcoming Academy Awards®, and Marcelo Cesena, film composer/solo pianist lauded as the "best Brazilian artist living in the U.S." Additional members of Hollywood Soloists include solo bassist Waldir Burtapaglia, and Beverly Hills resident, solo cellist Amanda Zidow. The Soloists will present an exciting program of film music including well-known movie themes by John Williams, James Horner, Randy Newman, Lalo Schifrin and Ennio Morricone, as well as Piazolla and Brazilian classics. In addition, speakers from Haiti with first-hand understanding of the issues they face will discuss the effects of the earthquake on residents.

The event is open to the entire community and free to attend. In lieu of ticked sales, the benefit will be supported by donations collected at the event with funds supporting Episcopal Relief and Development's relief efforts in Haiti.